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Posting on Chronicle Live's Facebook page however, several feared he would not be afforded that opportunity if he remains at St James' Park for the foreseeable future.

Malcolm Turnbull wrote: "Definitely, good mentality and no little talent. He might need that move away to realise it though."

Ray Meaney claims Hayden is "10 times" the player of Henderson and Rice, while Kristian Bibby posted "if he continues the form of last season he definitely deserves his chance."

Newcastle United in the international break

United signed off the first month of the season with four points on the board - and a break to give them a chance to get injured players back. Here are the main talking points of the international break so far....

Ant Frost wrote: "Definitely deserves a look in based on performances alone but unfortunately playing for us a non fashionable team for England selection is the biggest obstacle he will have to overcome to get a sniff at it."

Michael Moffatt commented: "Needs to add goals to his game. If he can score five or six goals a season he would be a shoo in."

Kevin Patterson wrote: "Players in the North East seem to be overlooked, if he went to West Ham he'd be picked."